The Birth of Mary (c. 1570)
Luca Cambiasoc. 1570 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1585)
Specifications
- Year
- c. 1570
- Nationality / school
- Italian
- Lifespan
- 1527–1585
About the artwork
This page presents "The Birth of Mary" (c. 1570), created by Luca Cambiaso. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is portrait. Religion, a short history: Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. Historical background, c. 1570: Elsewhere, the Mughal court in India developed a distinctive tradition of miniature painting, and printed images continued to travel widely between countries. The Protestant Reformation changed how religious imagery was commissioned in northern Europe, while Venetian painters made rich colour and brushwork a central concern.
"The Birth of Mary" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Italian, 1527–1585
If you like the visual language of Luca Cambiaso, explore more works by the same artist in our collection.
